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Interior Design and Renovation
ABOVE: Jase Jones’ home in Terrell is a new build inspired by historical homes. Photo by Mary Brandt/Imaginary Lines Photography. BELOW: Den and dining areas of Jones' home. Photos by Cameron Gwinn/Popdog Productions.
Design Inspired by the Past
By Beverly Gentry
Terrell has always been a city with stories built into its architecture.
From Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows to mid-century ranch houses and quiet neighborhood streets lined with mature trees, the city reflects layers of history, personality, and growth. While new construction continues across the region, many residents are also rediscovering an appreciation for homes that feel timeless and deeply connected to place.
Interior designer Jason Jones understands that balance well.
Known to friends as Jase, Jones has built a reputation for creating interiors that blend elegance, comfort, and architectural authenticity. With offices in both Dallas and Terrell, his work often reflects a Southern sensibility shaped by collected antiques, natural materials, layered textures, and spaces designed for gathering.
His connection to Terrell began with a search for a historic home.
Jones originally came to town hoping to purchase a Fooshe & Cheek-designed property that had recently come on the market. The home sold before he could make an offer, but the experience sparked something else instead. After continuing the search without success, he decided to build a home inspired by the historic architecture he admired most.
The result is a striking residence that feels as though it has stood in Terrell for multiple generations.
Built on an unusually configured lot tucked into an established neighborhood, the home draws inspiration from French Creole and Southern Low Country architecture. A sweeping double iron staircase frames the entrance, while large windows, weathered materials, antique elements, and carefully aged finishes give the home a sense of history and permanence.
Inside, rooms flow naturally from one to another, layered with collected art, antiques, portraits, and unexpected details that invite conversation rather than perfection. Some pieces feel formal. Others feel playful. Together, they create a home that is refined without ever feeling untouchable.
That sense of hospitality seems central to Jones’ design philosophy.
Even in large spaces with soaring ceilings and dramatic architectural details, the home feels welcoming. Guests are encouraged to settle in, look around, ask questions, and stay awhile. The atmosphere feels less like a showroom and more like a home that has evolved naturally over time.
Jones believes much of that feeling comes from craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Throughout the house, reclaimed materials, aged brick flooring, oversized fireplace surrounds, ironwork, and custom millwork help create the appearance of a home with history. He worked alongside skilled artisans and craftsmen who understood the importance of proportion, texture, and architectural authenticity.
For Jones, good design is not about creating a perfect room.
It is about creating a space that feels authentic to the people living there and respectful of the story the home itself is trying to tell.
